"Comrade Major," Sokov looked at the older major in front of him and said to him: "Let me introduce your defense."

Looking at the two commanders wearing tank caps standing in front of him, the major instinctively locked his report object on Be Lei, he said respectfully: "Report to the Colonel, the current defense is like this. Since the entire division has participated in today's counterattack operation, only my battalion remains to defend the defense. Now the first company defends the first worker village on the left, while the third company defends the second worker village on the right. The second company and my battalion headquarters are responsible for the front defense. In our defense zone, there are schools, clubs, stadiums and swimming pools."

Listening to the major's report, Sokov couldn't help but think: The supporting facilities of this Red October Factory are really complete, and the buildings occupied by these facilities are extremely strong. Once these areas are occupied by the German army, they will have a foothold and will be easier to attack the factory in the future.

After the major was finished reporting, Bere looked at Sokov and saw that he had not spoken, he continued to ask the major: "Comrade Major, I want to ask, which direction do you have the most difficult defense?"

"The first and second workers' villages, where strong fortifications, and with the assistance of militia and residents, there will be no danger for the time being." The major said worriedly: "Now it is a frontal defense, with a little weak force and a lack of anti-tank weapons, otherwise the enemy would not have broken through our defense so quickly."

Sokov thought for a moment and felt that he was bringing a tank unit this time. If it was placed in a residential area full of ruins, it would be unfavorable to attack. He took the initiative to say to the major: "Comrade Major, we are responsible for the defense of the school and the stadium. You can withdraw all the troops there."

When the major heard Sokov say this, he did not speak, but turned his eyes to Bo Lei, and thought to himself strangely: Hell, the colonel has not spoken yet, how could this lieutenant colonel give orders casually?

Seeing the major's doubts, Bereh smiled and said to him, "Comrade Major, Lieutenant Colonel Sokov, the commander of the 73rd Infantry Brigade, Lieutenant Colonel Sokov, everything here is up to him. You can follow his orders."

The major may have heard of Sokov's name and dared not neglect it. He quickly replied: "Yes, comrade Lieutenant Colonel, I will hand over the defense to your troops immediately."

"Company Commander," Sokov called the company commander who was standing not far away and told him, "You follow this major to accept defense."

After the first company commander left with the major, Bere asked curiously: "Comrade Brigade Commander, why do you want to take over the defense of the school and the stadium? You must know that these places are relatively open and are not conducive to defense. Even if we hide in solid buildings, the German army only needs a few 75mm cannons to carry out close-range shooting, which can destroy our firepower points and make the defense forces pay a huge price."

Sokov naturally understood what Bere said, but under the current circumstances, this was his only choice. In order to dispel Bere's doubts, he explained: "Comrade Colonel, the troops left by the Guard Division are all infantry and cannot stop the German tanks. Therefore, these two places are now weak points on the defense line. We have the assistance of tanks, and it is much easier to defend than friendly forces. And when necessary, we can also dispatch tanks to carry out counterattacks, greatly killing the enemy's living forces."

Bellei looked ahead and said, "The German army was eager to achieve success in the attack just now. Without taking the school, club and stadium first, they rushed to the family area and tried to quickly rush into the factory area, but ended up being hit by us. I think they would learn from their lessons, concentrate all their technical equipment, and launch a new round of attacks on schools and stadiums, which are conducive to mechanization development."

"Comrade Brigade Commander, Comrade Brigade Commander." As soon as Bele finished speaking, Sokov heard someone calling him. He looked in the direction of the sound and saw Vanya, the commanders and soldiers of the Second Company and the Third Company were jogging all the way.

When Vanya came to Sokov and Bere, he was already a little angry. After taking a few deep breaths, he asked, "Comrade Brigade Commander, please arrange a task."

"Comrade Captain, this is the situation." Sokov pointed to the front and said to Wanya: "We need to replace the school and the stadium defense. The first company and the first tank platoon are responsible for the school's defense. The second company and the second tank platoon are in charge of the stadium. The third company and the third tank platoon serve as reserve teams. If there is a tight direction, go to support wherever you want. Do you understand?"

After listening to the task assigned by Sokov, Vanya asked tentatively: "Comrade Brigade Commander, I want to ask where the school and the stadium are?"

"I have asked the first company commander to take over the positions with friendly comrades." Sokov replied: "When the first company commander comes back later, you can ask him to take you to the school or stadium. Then you will choose one of them as your command post."

"Comrade Brigade Commander," Vanya stood there without moving because he had to wait for the first company commander to come back to lead the way. At the same time, he suggested to Sokov: "This place is too dangerous. I ask you to go back to the underground command post of the assembly workshop to command. I will report the situation on the battlefield to you in a timely manner."

"What's wrong with you, Comrade Captain. How could he give me such a suggestion?" After hearing Wanya's proposal, Sokov said with some amusement and smirk: "Don't you know that the division-level command of our army is usually only 300 to 500 meters away from the front, but you let me, the brigade commander, stay a few kilometers away from the front, like a timid German commander. How can I command the battle?"

In order to prevent Vanya from continuing to persuade him to leave the frontier, Sokov waved his hand at him and said impatiently: "Okay, comrade Captain, you don't have to say anything. Leave the Third Company and take the Second Company to replace the defense of the friendly forces."

After sending Wanya away, Sokov asked Bere: "Comrade Colonel, where do you think our command should be placed?"

Bi Lei thought for a while and then replied: "I think it's set up in a club. According to the usual layout of domestic buildings, there must be a four-story building there, where you can observe the situation of the school and the stadium at the same time."
Chapter completed!